- Born
- Birth nameRobin Mark Askwith
- Height5′ 10″ (1.78 m)
- Robin Askwith was born on October 12, 1950 in Southport, Lancashire, England, UK. He is an actor and writer, known for Confessions of a Window Cleaner (1974), Bless This House (1972) and U-571 (2000). He was previously married to Mary Smith and Leonie Mellinger.
- SpousesMary Smith(1996 - 2002) (divorced)Leonie Mellinger(1988 - 1991) (divorced)
- ParentsNelson AskwithHazel Askwith
- While he was at Merchant Taylors school he held up the Pinner Post Office which resulted him being expelled and prevented him from taking his place at Bristol University. Because of this he turned to acting and eventually in 1977 he formed his own comedy acting company.
- Has Lived on the Island of Gozo, off Malta for many years, where he enjoys long distance swimming.
- Prepared "Paint it Black", a one-man show based on the life and death of Brian Jones.
- Took over the role of Mike Abbot in the film of Bless This House (1972) as Robin Stewart, who played the part in the television series, was unable to repeat his part due to being contracted for a summer season show.
- A fitness fanatic he plays , football, and squash and is a member of the British Squash Club.
- Carry on Girls (1973) - £350
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